Steiff Polar Bear |
POLAR FAO Schwarz Exclusive 1995 13" [33 cm] # 00435 of Limited Edition of 1000 'Mint in Box' Polar is actually whiter than shown here - a beautiful bear |
In 1912, the family of Daisy Corning Spedding, including her young son Douglas - and his Steiff bear "Polar" - survived the Titanic's fateful voyage. In 1995, FAO commissioned a 13" reproduction of "Polar" from Steiff in a Collector Edition of 1,000. |
Polar the Titanic Bear Book The heroic saga, originally penned by Mrs. Spedding, was discovered by her great grandnephew Leighton H. Coleman III in an attic. Sadly, just 3 years after the sinking of the Titanic, nine year old Douglas was killed in a car accident in Maine. It was one of the first car accidents in that state. |
A truly delightful book with many interesting photos as well as a wonderful story for all age groups. |
This is the box in which "Polar" resides. It's one of the better boxes in which Steiff presents their bears. The ONLY criticism I have with Steiff is their packaging. I cannot fault their bears. Nobody does it better. |
See a miniature version of "Polar" on the next page. |
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